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Life & fun · September 5, 2011

Realtime Keyboard Heatmap with heatmap.js

Keyboard Heatmap Visualization showing character distribution on different keyboard layouts while you

Realtime Keyboard Heatmap with heatmap.js launched on September 5, 2011 with 96 votes, #19 of 306 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 15 years on.

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Realtime Keyboard Heatmap visualizes character distribution across different keyboard layouts as users type. The tool displays which keys are used most frequently, showing a heatmap overlay on various keyboard configurations. It's designed for typists and keyboard enthusiasts curious about their typing patterns and key usage frequency. The visualization updates in real-time, allowing users to see immediately how their typing habits map to physical keyboard positions across different layout options.

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